nourishing rest

Day retreat for parents and caregivers to ease into winter with intention and care.

care for the caregivers

Nourishing Rest is a day retreat for parents and caregivers to ground and reset as we ease into winter months ahead. This retreat is an invitation to slow down and focus on yourself with intention and care. We cannot pour from an empty cup, this is a day to refill.

Friday November 7th, 9am-4pm at Eastman Nature Center. Featuring a nature based healing experience, a process art experience and a mindful labyrinth experience. Lunch and all materials will be provided.

Led by Maddie Johnson, Madelyn Steen and Jessica Anderson.

Registration Rates:

  • Standard Registration: $275

  • Supported Registration: $200 (BIPOC and Low-Income Caregivers)

    • We are offering a limited number of spots (5) for this reduced rate as part of our commitment to equity, access, and inclusivity for BIPOC and/or those with limited financial resources. If paying the standard registration would cause significant financial strain, please choose the rate that best reflects your circumstances.

nature labyrinth

sample schedule

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM - Welcome / Intention Setting Meditation

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Labyrinth Experience

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Process Art Collage

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Lunch (open labyrinth)

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Guided Nature Based Healing

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Meditation / Closing Circle

  • madelyn steen

    Madelyn Steen

    NATURE BASED HEALING

    My name is Madelyn Steen and I’m a queer trauma ecotherapist by day and I also have my retreat business, softwildjoy, which I’m extremely passionate about. I created softwildjoy because I found my own healing existed not only in therapy, but also outside its walls, in connection with the natural world and in community with others. I truly found my joy for life when I was hiking in the woods with friends, and nourishing myself in this way has made me a more present and grounded parent to my kids. Why “softwildjoy”? I aim for life to be a combination of soft ease, a bit of wild spontaneity, and joyful moments. My events are a reflection of this and I hope to see you there!

  • Jessica Anderson

    LABYRINTH EXPERIENCE

    My name is Jessica Anderson. I love working as a therapist with children, adults and families, and I geek out about labyrinths. In the 13 years since walking my first labyrinth at a retreat center, labyrinths have been a significant resource to me on my journey to become a mom and as a mom. 

    A labyrinth is a single meandering path that can help us go inward, quiet the mind, and connect to our body, our wisdoms, and our surroundings. You can walk the labyrinth for contemplation, stress reduction, meditation, prayer, problem solving, or whatever you need.I am excited to invite parents and caregivers to experience a labyrinth, whether it's your first time, second time, or you have lost count. 

  • maddie johnson

    Maddie Johnson

    PROCESS ART

    My name is Maddie Johnson. I work as a marriage and family therapist and board certified art therapist but my number one job is mother. I have three kids, one pup and a supportive partner. I opened Heart Space with the goal to create more opportunities for people to connect to their creativity in community. Having gone on my first retreat 3 years ago, I found a passion to create spaces for people to disconnect from the busyness of their lives in order to reconnect with themselves. When we are grounded and connected with our selves, we are much more available for others. I can’t wait to bring process art to this nourishing day retreat!